South African Weather Service
Appointment of a service provider for the provision of support and maintenance services for the High-Performance Computing (HPC) system, including compute, storage, and associated software components
Tender summary
What the opportunity covers, where the work is expected and the deadline to note.
South African Weather Service is inviting eligible suppliers to respond to tender SAWS-471/26 for appointment of a service provider for the provision of support and maintenance services for the High-Performance Computing (HPC) system, including compute, storage, and associated software components.
The opportunity is listed for Gauteng, with delivery or work expected at 1263 Heuwel Road – Centurion Central – Centurion – 0157.
Submissions close on 26 August 2026 at 13:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 11 August 2026 at 13:00 SAST at Microsoft Teams Meeting Meeting ID: 354 976 126 563 336 Passcode: gY6vx33t.
Key tender details
- Department
- South African Weather Service
- Category
- Information and communication
- Industry
- Construction
- Procurement method
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- 1263 Heuwel Road - Centurion Central - Centurion - 0157
- Closing date
- 26 August 2026, 13:00 SAST
- Reference
- SAWS-471/26
Briefing session
Compulsory
11 August 2026, 13:00 SAST
Microsoft Teams Meeting Meeting ID: 354 976 126 563 336 Passcode: gY6vx33t
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